After learning many of the basic fundamentals of goaltending such as
all the A's, angles, agility, and awareness, it is now time to get
to the next stage. This level is often referred to as the during and
after stages by master goaltender Joe Bertagna.

The process of controlling pucks during these stages is often very
difficult for the goaltender. He not only has to deal with the
opponents offensive attackers but also a defense that disappears,
backcheckers who glide in the defensive zone, and others who think
the word "clear" means something that is transparent.

Many goaltenders cannot rely on their team to block and clear out
shots. You must take action on your own by learning the "S"
competencies that can be used during and after the shot.
Hopefully these tips will help you develop all the S's.

Tip One;

S is for
"squeezing"
all the shots that can be caught with the glove. Anything that
can be caught high or low should be caught.

Tip Two:

S is for
"steering"
all shots with your body and equipment. Direct pucks into the
corner away from the opponents using stick, legs, and blocker.

Tip Three:

S is for
"smothering"
all rebounds on the ice and all pucks lodged in your equipment.
Learn to immediately look for rebounds and tie up as many as you
can.

Tip Four:

S is for
"sponge".
All shots that you can control should be absorbed like water to a
sponge. Bringing the chest over with strong stick
cushion control will help you with these efforts.

Tip Five:

Finally, S is for
"sizzle".
Learn to explode your movements to the right spots so that all
during and after shots will melt into your control, not the
opponents.